Southern Crab Grass, Southern crabgrass
Digitaria ciliaris
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: digitaria
Plant ID (slug): digitaria-ciliaris
Numeric ID: 24965
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Digitaria ciliaris is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Cosmopolitan in warmer areas of the world.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
One report says the plant is edible but does not specify which part[145]. A wild millet grass with possibly edible seeds [1b].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Digitaria ciliaris Southern Crab Grass, Southern crabgrass